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- Kingfisher
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New to detailing.
I'm sure it's an oft repeated question but ..........
Clay bar or clay mitt? ..... discuss!
Clay bar or clay mitt? ..... discuss!
Dec 2014 ... E89 35is sDrive M DCT ... Red ...
- KERMIT1970
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Used clay bar for a few years now with no problems. Picked up clay mitt but haven't used it yet. You'll get the same outcome would expect. Maybe easier,not working the clay in your hand.
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- Smartbear
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I've used both, the clay mitt is ten times faster & achieves the same result-did my e89 this morning in double quick time
Rob
Rob
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- markeg
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And how many times have you washed it now, Rob??Smartbear wrote:I've used both, the clay mitt is ten times faster & achieves the same result-did my e89 this morning in double quick time
Rob
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- Smartbear
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Honestly mark, first time! Ive been busy & weathers been badmarkeg wrote:And how many times have you washed it now, Rob??Smartbear wrote:I've used both, the clay mitt is ten times faster & achieves the same result-did my e89 this morning in double quick time
Rob
Rob
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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- Kingfisher
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New to detailing.
So ... I'll try a clay mitt first then! Do you lubricate with anything? - Water? - Some special jollop?
Dec 2014 ... E89 35is sDrive M DCT ... Red ...
- RickRob
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New to detailing.
I have used both but the mitt is the way to go.
I followed the instructions (amazingly!) and bought the detailing spray made by the same people who make the mitt they sell at Halfords. I have read that you can use washing up liquid instead.
Remember to post some pics to show off your new detailing skills!
Someone will want to know (not me of course) what you plan to do once clay mitted.
I followed the instructions (amazingly!) and bought the detailing spray made by the same people who make the mitt they sell at Halfords. I have read that you can use washing up liquid instead.
Remember to post some pics to show off your new detailing skills!
Someone will want to know (not me of course) what you plan to do once clay mitted.
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- Smartbear
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Just use your normal car wash shampoo, keep the mitt soapy & it won't marr the paintKingfisher wrote:So ... I'll try a clay mitt first then! Do you lubricate with anything? - Water? - Some special jollop?
Rob
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- samuir1974
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I'm a big fan of the clay mitts now - easy to use and quick too.
Try and purchase in the Halford's 3 for 2 if possible;
Farecla mitt works out at under £9 each then
Try and purchase in the Halford's 3 for 2 if possible;
Farecla mitt works out at under £9 each then
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Sorry to hi-jack the car, i'm also fairly new to detailing, what actually does a clay mitt/clay bar do? My usual process is a good brand car shampoo (I've got meguirs atm), liquid polish and then a coat of liquid wax. Where would a clay mitt come in this process? Sorry if i've said anything dumb, I'd rather ask a stupid question than damage my paint!
- patriot66
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Here you go. A full explanation from the Farecla website.PboroRyan wrote:Sorry to hi-jack the car, i'm also fairly new to detailing, what actually does a clay mitt/clay bar do? My usual process is a good brand car shampoo (I've got meguirs atm), liquid polish and then a coat of liquid wax. Where would a clay mitt come in this process? Sorry if i've said anything dumb, I'd rather ask a stupid question than damage my paint!
G3 Body Prep Clay Mitt - G3 Pro
http://www.g3pro.com/product/body-prep-clay-mitt/
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Thanks you! What differences are there to clay-mitt vs polishing? By the looks of it both are used to smooth paintwork and remove imprefections?patriot66 wrote:Here you go. A full explanation from the Farecla website.PboroRyan wrote:Sorry to hi-jack the car, i'm also fairly new to detailing, what actually does a clay mitt/clay bar do? My usual process is a good brand car shampoo (I've got meguirs atm), liquid polish and then a coat of liquid wax. Where would a clay mitt come in this process? Sorry if i've said anything dumb, I'd rather ask a stupid question than damage my paint!
G3 Body Prep Clay Mitt - G3 Pro
http://www.g3pro.com/product/body-prep-clay-mitt/
- Smartbear
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hi, the mitt will get rid of contaminants that polishing will not, some of them are to stubborn for polish alone to remove
Rob
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Smartbear
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That's ok Bryan, ive got thick (furry) skinDietcokeman wrote:Bear shxt included
Sorry Rob couldn't help myself !
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold